Swiss army cuts uniform distribution to save millions
Soldiers will receive a dress uniform in the future only for representational purposes, such as members of a military band.
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Members of the Swiss Armed Forces will only receive a distinctive grey dress uniform, the famous "Tenü A", for representational purposes in the future. This cost-cutting measure should help the army save CHF55 million ($60.3 million) over the next ten years.
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Armee gibt “Tenü A” nicht mehr allen ab und spart Millionen
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The army wants to use the saved funds to expand its defence capabilities, the defence ministry said on Tuesday.
Members of Switzerland’s militia army currently receive a dress uniform as part of their regular equipment; new and replacement uniforms cost CHF5.2 million annually.
The army wants to save up to 3% on personnel costs by 2030 – a maximum of around CHF210 million. This is to be achieved by reducing the number of posts via retirements. This means that not all people who retire will be replaced, confirmed army spokesperson Stefan Hofer. No redundancies are planned.
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